Versed

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Description

Part of the benzodiazepines family; Used for the control of seizure activity; Schedule IV controlled drug

Mechanism of Action

CNS depressant with sedative, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant and amnesiac effets; 3-4 times as potent as valium; Intensifies activity of gama-aminobenzoic acid (GABA) a major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the brain

Indications

For the control of seizure activity if Valium not available

Contrainindications

Patients with known hypersensitivity to drug; Acute narrow angle glaucoma; Patients in shock, or comatose